Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 6/6) by duchesse d' Laure Junot Abrantès
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"Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 6/6)" by duchesse d'Abrantès is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on the social history of Parisian salons, particularly during significant periods such as the Directoire, Consulat, and the reign of Louis-Philippe Ier. The narrative intricately explores the lives of notable figures like M. de Talleyrand, offering a vivid portrait of the political and social dynamics of the time.
The opening of the book delves into the complex life of M. de Talleyrand, presenting him as a multifaceted individual deeply embedded in the socio-political fabric of post-Revolutionary France. It outlines his early days and transformation from a 'bad subject' abbé to a significant political actor during moments of historical upheaval. The text describes his character and influence within the salons, revealing how his ambitions and relationships shaped both his life and the political landscape of the era. Overall, this portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of both personal and political narratives amidst the backdrop of changing fortunes in French society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abrantès, Laure Junot, duchesse d', 1784-1838 |
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| Title |
Histoire des salons de Paris (Tome 6/6) Tableaux et portraits du grand monde sous Louis XVI, Le Directoire, le Consulat et l'Empire, la Restauration et le règne de Louis-Philippe Ier |
| Contents | Salon de M. de Talleyrand -- Salon des princesses de la famille impériale -- Salon de madame Récamier (en 1800) -- Salon de madame Regnault de Saint-Jean-d'Angély -- Salon de madame la duchesse de Luynes. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Salons -- France -- Paris |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44676 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 438 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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